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Pupil thinking

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Attendance Crisis

As part of Tutorcast, Tutor Trust's very own podcast, this series aims to amplify the voices of our wider community who are joined together by a concern for young people with severely low school attendance.

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Schools white paper

Tutor Trust reflects on the Government's long-awaited Schools White Paper has been released, detailing their strategy to create a more equitable school system. With a focus on tackling the SEND crisis and raising the attainment of disadvantaged young people, the ambitions of this bill are a welcome sign of hope.

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Tutoring Poll

The Sutton Trust has published new polling on private and school-based tutoring across England and Wales, revealing persistent – and in some areas growing – disparities in who can access additional academic support

A female tutor with long dark hair, wearing a multi-coloured green, beige and brown jumper, is talking across a desk to a female primary-school pupil with auburn hair wearing a red top. The pupil's back is to the camera. She is writing in an exercise book.

Reports highlight positive perception of tutoring

Today sees the release of two new publications, both giving positive perspectives on tutoring. These reports reinforce the view that, done well, tutoring is an effective intervention that can make a real difference to learners.

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Promising news for the future of tutoring

Permanent and widespread access to tuition has been part of the agenda at the Liberal Democrats’ Annual Conference this weekend. Lib Dem education spokesperson Munira Wilson has proposed a £390m annual investment for schools, sixth forms and colleges to provide 12-week tuition programmes to 1.75m children.

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NTP boosted for another year

We're delighted that the Government has announced an increase in National Tutoring Programme funding for schools

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Maths, Archery, Inequity and Easter

Our CEO Ed Marsh reflects on the importance of the work of Tutor Trust, inspired by visiting some of our Easter Clubs in the holidays.